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4th Annual Fundraiser Planned To
18TH Annual Youth Symposium Planned
Help Victims Of Human Trafficking
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Currently, an estimated 300,000 American children fall victim to human traffick- ing in the United States. And the Tampa Bay Area is no ex- ception.
On any given week, an adult is taken into custody for preying on children. The Tampa Bay Area’s Safe House program provides assistance to the children and teenagers after they have been rescued.
The 24-hour not-for- profit organization provides refuge for these young vic- tims. It offers housing, cloth- ing, food, and in-home schooling for children as young as 12 years of age. However, they must rely on community support to re- main in existence.
In response to this need, Redefining Refuge will host its 4th Annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 25th, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will take place at Downtown Tampa’s historic Firefighters Museum. The event is entitled “Bubbles & Butterflies” Champagne Gala.
The evening will include live music, exclusive cham- pagnes, a bourbon bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
MS. NATASHA
NASCIMENTO Founding Executive Director of Redefining Refuge
Ms. Natasha Nasci- mento, Founding Executive Director of Redefining Refuge said, “The basic premise of our Program is to salvage childhoods, and restore to these innocent children what was formerly stolen from them. The Tampa Commu- nity has been so good to us and continues to play a vital role in this restoration process.”
She further stated that the organization came into exis- tence in 2010 and was in- spired to take an active role in helping children who had been rescued from the bondages of Human Traffick- ing.
For additional informa- tion about the fundraiser visit http://www.redefin- ingrefuge.org.
CHIEF JANE CASTOR ... Panelist
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, April 18th, members of the Tampa Alum- nae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., will host their 18th Annual Youth Sym- posium. The event will take place at the Nuccio Park Boys & Girls Club, 48054 E. Sligh Avenue, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This year, the theme is
“Building Partnerships To Support Our Youth.” Youngsters between the ages of8to18yearsofagearein- vited to attend the free event.
Among the topics desig- nated for discussi9on are human rights, civil responsi- bility, and police safety. The panelists include Tampa Po- lice Chief Jane Castor, re- tired Hillsborough County Judge Perry Little, Attor- ney Bryant A. Scriven, and Attorney Will Gar-
JUDGE PERRY LITTLE ... Panelist
land.
Attorney Scriven said,
“This is his first time partici- pating in this symposium. I’m sure that other topics such as encounters with police and gun violence will mostly likely be discussed.”
A native of Brooksville, Attorney Scriven earned his B. A. Degree with honors from the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Science. He continued his ed- ucation at the University of Florida, College of Law as a Virgil Hawkins Scholar, and graduated with honors.
Attorney Scriven ac- cepted a position with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office from 2003 until 2005. After working for other law firms, he launched his own practice in 2007.
Ms. Kenya Woodard,
President Beta Kappa Sigma Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,
ATTORNEY BRYANT A. SCRIVEN
... Panelist
Inc., said, “In light of recent social justice issues that have transpired across the country in recent months, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is proud to bring community leaders together to talk about these issues so that young people and the community in general are informed and em- powered.”
The symposium is de- signed to bring community members together to provide the right tools and resources for youth to make better choices. The symposium is part of the organization’s na- tional program, Project Reas- surance —- Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Gen- erations.
In addition to a panel of community leaders, the sym- posium will also feature en- tertainment by City Squad and music from D. J. Tayy. There will also be door prizes, games, and free lunch.
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